As of March 2nd, 2020, there have been just over 90,000 confirmed cases worldwide and over 3,000 deaths due to the Covid-19 (formerly known as 2019-nCoV) coronavirus. Although over 90% of the deaths have occurred in China's Hubei province, 10 other nations including France, the United States of America, Iran, Italy, and South Korea have also reported deaths. Meanwhile, 62 nations have reported cases of the disease.

Dr. Mike Ryan, the World Health Organization's director of health emergencies, says that the organization has issued the "highest alert" over Covid-19, but says that it would be "unhelpful" to declare a pandemic when the world is still attempting to contain the virus. The WHO states that most patients only have mild symptoms, and the death rate appears to be between 2% and 5%. By comparison, the seasonal influenza has an average mortality of about 0.1% but is significantly more infectious.

The WHO also stated that the virus seems to disproportionately kill those over 60 years-old, and those with underlying health conditions. Currently, data shows that men are about 1/3 more likely to succumb to the illness. 

Brief Country-by-Country Summary:  

United Kingdom:

The UK has reported 39 confirmed cases after Prime Minister Boris Johnson chaired an emergency Cobra committee meeting. Government sources say that should the outbreak get worse, people could be urged to work from home, schools may be temporarily closed, major public events could be cancelled, and newly-retired doctors and nurses could be asked to return temporarily to help combat the virus.  

South Korea:

South Korea is currently the largest Covid-19 outbreak hotspot outside of China, with a total of about 4,212 cases and 28 deaths. 3,081 cases are from Daegu, and 73% of the cases have been linked to the Shincheonji Church. The leader of the church got on his knees and bowed at a news conference to apologize, saying it was "not intentional". Prosecutors are asking to investigate the leader of the church for gross negligence.

The mayor of the nation's capital city Seoul has urged citizens to work from home if possible and avoid crowded places and public gatherings.  

Iran:

Iran is one of the worst affected countries, with about 1,000 infections and 66 deaths reported. However, some media groups say they believe the true number of infections and deaths may be higher than reported. In the capital city Tehran, school and movie theaters have remained closed for a second week.  

United States of America:

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 43 domestic cases of Covid-19 in the United States of America, and 6 deaths in the state of Washington. However, there are 48 more cases in Americans repatriated to the United States from Wuhan, China, or from the Diamond Princess cruise ship.

President Donald J. Trump said that more cases are "likely", but added that America is prepared should the infections escalate.  

China:

China has reported over 80,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus along with 2,912 deaths. Official reports indicate that there are fewer new cases springing up. However, the nation's economy has taken as hit, with factory activity falling at a record rate and the stock market also taking a heavy hit.  

Italy:

Italy is one of the worst affected nations in the world after China, with at least 52 confirmed deaths. Currently, there are 1,835 confirmed cases, with most of them in the Lombardy and Veneto areas.  

France:

A total of 191 cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in France, along with a death toll of 3. Public indoor gatherings of over 5,000 people have been banned, and the Louvre museum has been temporarily closed.  

Ecuador:

Health Minister Catalina Andramuño states that the nation has 6 confirmed cases of the Covid-19. A further 177 people are currently being monitored.  

Senegal:

Senegal became the second sub-Saharan African nation to confirm coronavirus within the nation. Health Minister Abdoulaye Diouf Sarr confirmed that the first patient is a French man who lives in Senegal that flew back from France on February 26th, 2020. He reported to a private hospital the following day complaining of headache and other symptoms. As of now, authorities are monitoring everyone who was on board the same aircraft, as well as the patient's family.  

Canada:

Canadian health authorities reported a total of 27 cases of Covid-19, with 18 of the cases in the province of Ontario. Canadian health authorities have restated that the risk of an outbreak in Canada right now remains low. Traveler returning to Canada are asked to monitor for fever, breathing difficulties, and coughing for at least 14 days.  

Other nations with confirmed cases: Sri Lanka, Jordan, Ireland, Armenia, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Nigeria, Iceland, Romania, Algeria, Latvia, Estonia, Oman, Mexico, Sweden, Australia, Germany, Kuwait, etc.